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Winter Wonderland 2022
We are beyond thrilled to be able to showcase unique photos of the fun and exciting activities our community was able to experience these past few weeks.
Last week, we asked the community to submit their snow photos on our Facebook page as comments to use in our photo galleries. We received over 100 submissions. With the holidays at our fingertips, we know that you’re prepping for the most magical time of the year.
Read More15 Small Businesses In Burnett County That Deserve A Spot Under Your Tree This Year
It’s that time of the year again. Cue the holiday season in Burnett County! Fresh snow has dusted the pine trees, the holiday event calendar is filling up, and the Christmas lights are illuminating main streets.
With the holidays at our fingertips, we know that you’re prepping for the most magical time of the year.
4th of July Weekend Celebrations
Wherever you’re celebrating the fourth in Burnett County, you’ll be sure to find an incredible local parade. Organized by local residents and non profits, these family friendly events offer something for everyone.
Read MoreAnnual BCTC General Membership Meeting
Tourism Secretary-Designee Sayers to speak in Burnett County February 3 Tourism is one of Burnett County’s mainstay sources of revenue. “Even in our toughest year, the power of tourism as a major economic driver was clear in communities and counties across the state,” says Department of Tourism Regional Specialist Julie Fox. Fox will introduce Department…
Read More2021 Top 10 > Wildflour Bakery & Catering
2021 BEST NEW BUSINESS At Wildflour Bakery we like to say we bring good, old-fashioned homemade food to our local community, and it’s something we hope to be doing for years to come. We are a bakery and meal service company specializing in small batch, made-to-order baked goods and meals featuring high quality ingredients, sourcing many locally…
Read MoreThe Backyard Tourist: Birding Burnett County
My daughter is a junior this year at Grantsburg High School, and she is in Biology 2. This class is always held in the second half of the school year so the students are able to identify birds in breeding plumage as part of their coursework. I have been a birder since I was in…
Read MoreThe Backyard Tourist: Enjoy the Solitude of Public Lands this Spring
Considering all the craziness of this pandemic; lock-downs, social distancing, working from home, schools closed and kids schooling from home, we all need to find time to get outside and save our sanity with a little fresh air. Luckily for those of us who live in the north woods of Burnett County Wisconsin we have…
Read MoreVoted Best Fish Fry in Burnett County for 2020
#1 Fish Fry in Burnett County for 2020 I had the pleasure last Friday night to go to the Best Fish Fry in Burnett County, WI, according to the Top Ten Must Do’s for 2020 on the Burnett County Fun website www.burnettcountyfun.com. Burnett County, in the Northwestern part of the state, has dozens…
Read MoreVoted Best Bloody Mary in Burnett County for 2020
#1 Bloody Mary in Burnett County for 2020 The 2020 Top 10 Must Dos in Burnett County Wisconsin have been announced, and I have assigned myself the task of visiting or doing each and every one of these fun things this year. I happened to be near the 10th Hole on County Road U recently,…
Read MoreGandy Dancer Days
Gandy Dancer Days: Aug. 9th – Aug.10th Gandy Dancer Days is just around the corner which got me thinking… What exactly IS a Gandy Dancer? By definition, a Gandy Dancer is railroad slang for “a member of a railroad section gang that lays or maintains track.” Where did it come from? Between the years of…
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